1960 Citroen Bijou vs. 1997 Rover 800
To start off, 1997 Rover 800 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Citroen Bijou. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Citroen Bijou would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Rover 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 800 (173 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (12 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen Bijou. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 800 weights approximately 871 kg more than 1960 Citroen Bijou. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Rover 800 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen Bijou. (23 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen Bijou. 1997 Rover 800 has automatic transmission and 1960 Citroen Bijou has manual transmission. 1960 Citroen Bijou will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Rover 800 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen Bijou | 1997 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Citroen | Rover |
| Model | Bijou | 800 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 424 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2780 mm |
